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Finance & Accounting · Job description

Financial Analyst

Plan, direct, or coordinate accounting, investing, banking, insurance, securities, and other financial activities of a branch, office, or department of an establishment. In the GCC market, this role is actively hired across bahrain, kuwait, qatar with 54 recent postings.

GCC postings
54
Active markets
5
Typical experience
5+ years
Key responsibilities
  • 01Build an understanding of the value drivers of the business
  • 02Create analytics around key performance indicators to facilitate qualitative reporting. These may include:
  • 03Provide clear analysis to incorporate within the monthly reports designed to allow management to understand key continuing and developing trends
  • 04Provide support in the business planning and forecasting processes
  • 05Liaise with business managers in areas of expertise and through confident and clear communication develop a trusted partner status through high quality support and decision aiding analysis
  • 06Candidate Requirements
  • 07Professionally Qualified
  • 08CA/CPA/CMA/MBA or equivalent.
  • 09qualification professional experience within finance
  • 10Strong analytical skills; should be capable of identifying and interpreting key business drivers.
  • 11Sound knowledge of financial and management accounting concepts. Previous experience with ERP systems is desirable.
  • 12starter, able to work across functions and in teams. Results
Preferred qualifications
  • — Experience at consulting firms is an advantage Languages
  • — Experience with real estate development economics is highly preferred
  • — D. Preferred Qualifications
  • — MBAs are preferred
  • — Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Statistics are preferred major fields

Required skills

accountingexcelerpcommunicationanalyticalforecastingbudgetingpresentation

Tools & technologies

excelerpteamsAccounting softwareAccounts receivable softwareAdobe AcrobatADP Workforce NowAlteryx softwareARES Corporation PRISM Project EstimatorBlackbaud The Raiser's EdgeCredit management softwareDatabase softwareDelphi TechnologyFileMaker ProFund accounting softwareHealthcare common procedure coding system HCPCS

Hiring companies we see

  • Eram Talent
  • Qatar Airways
  • Alghanim Industries
  • ISG Middle East
  • AHS
  • Waed Ventures
  • Al Futtaim Group
  • Ali & Sons Holding LLC

Hired across

  • bahrain
  • kuwait
  • qatar
  • saudi
  • uae
FAQ

  • What does a Financial Analyst do in the GCC?

    A Financial Analyst in the GCC performs core duties related to accounting, excel, erp, adapted to the regional business environment and regulatory framework.

  • What qualifications do I need to be a Financial Analyst?

    Typically a Bachelor's degree is required, with 5+ years of experience in the field.

  • What is the demand for Financial Analyst in the GCC?

    The role is actively hired across bahrain, kuwait, qatar, with consistent demand from both local and multinational employers.

  • What skills are needed for a Financial Analyst role?

    Key skills include accounting, excel, erp, communication, analytical, forecasting, along with strong communication and teamwork abilities.

  • Do I need Arabic to work as a Financial Analyst in the GCC?

    Arabic language proficiency is often preferred but not always required. It depends on the employer, sector, and client-facing nature of the role.

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